Fall Prevention Techniques
Safety is the number one priority on any jobsite, and that is especially important when working at heights
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Jobsite Hearing Loss Prevention
Construction site managers can help to mitigate hearing loss by mandating hearing protection at all times on the jobsite.
OSHA Develops Tools to Improve Mental Health
OSHA has partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to promote awareness of mental health in the construction industry and develop tools for the prevention of suicide
How to Clean your Wooden Deck
Regularly maintaining your deck will add years to its life and keep it looking beautiful all year long. Here are a few tips on how to keep your deck looking good.
Heat Pumps Can Be Efficient When Used Correctly
Climate change concerns have led a move away from gas heating for single family homes in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Around 20% of GHG emissions are the result of residential energy use in the US.
6 Important Questions to ask at your Construction Job Interview
Whether you are new to the construction industry or a seasoned pro, asking the right questions at your job interview will ensure that you find a construction firm that is a good fit for your skills, has your best interests at heart and operates according to standard safety procedures.
5 Habits of Productive Managers
As a construction industry professional, you have to be a jack of all trades and, in today’s competitive market, master them too. How do successful managers find enough hours in the habits of productive managers day? They streamline their activities to ensure that they function in the most effective and productive way. Here are some habits of successful managers from Forbes Magazine that will help you to boost your productivity.
Survey Shows how Pandemic Flips Homeowner’s Priorities
When it comes to new builds outdoor space, home offices, and natural light are at a premium.
Protect your Surfaces During Construction
From bathtubs to hardwood floors to countertops, failing to properly protect surfaces will result in more costly callbacks that eat into those profit margins you’ve been working so hard to protect.
Sweating the Small Stuff Can Save Time and Money
On your next job, keep track of how much time and resources are wasted on small delays to calculate what your company spends on these issues in a year.
